Christmas

Callie had a great Christmas. Her Nana, Great Grandma, and Uncle Greg came down from Crossville. Nana bought everyone new pajamas to wear Christmas morning. Callie was so excited about her new jammies and the presents under the tree, that she couldn't sleep. She woke up early Christmas morning and started opening presents. She really understood how to unwrap the presents and she did a great job. Her Gammy, Grandpa Charles, and Aunt Michelle came over around 11. She had even more presents to open. She finally stopped opening presents around noon. She then took a nap. That night our friends Carrie and Russ came over with Russ's mom and their two kids to eat Christmas dinner. We had a feast. It was so much fun to spend time with family and friends. This was a wonderful Christmas. We missed all of our family that couldn't be with us. We feel so blessed to have such a wonderful family and a great group of friends.

Holiday Party

We went to the holiday party for the Mom's group tonight. We all had so much fun. Callie danced and ran around with her friends. She enjoyed the cookies and Christmas music. She also received a wonderful gift... a stuffed Unicorn that is bigger than her. It was very nice to get together with all of our wonderful friends for a night of fun and food.

Thanksgiving in Tennessee

We went to Tennessee to visit family for Thanksgiving. Callie and Kevin had both been extremely sick the week before, so we were glad we were able to go. We went up Wednesday and hung out at Nana's house. Thursday Callie was still not feeling well, so she slept though most of lunch. Kevin and I enjoyed some great food courtesy of my mom. We had turkey, ham, stuffing, mac and cheese, cranberry sauce, and anything else you could imagine. It was soooo good. We went out to Granny's house after lunch to see Nini and Pop. Callie also got to see more family members. There were about 30 of her aunts, uncles, and cousins for her to talk to. Callie got to open up a few Christmas presents that day. On Friday Callie was allowed to open up the rest of her Christmas presents from Nini and Pop. She got a lot of great stuff. She got a big piano, baby doll, puzzle, and lots of other goodies. She had a really good time hanging out with family.

Southern Girl

I guess Callie really is a Southern Girl. When she says hello or goodbye, she says, "Hi Ya'll, or Bye Ya'll". I must say that more than I think I do. I know she did not get that from Kevin! I have never heard him say Ya'll!!

Time to Eat

Now when Callie is hungry, she lets us know. She will go to her chair or put on her bib. If that wasn't hint enough, she will start saying "My Meal". I am not sure where she learned that, but when she says "My Meal", she is ready to eat.

Halloween

Callie was a dragonfly for Halloween. We went to Crossville so she could trick or treat at family's homes. She loved wearing her outfit. I think she thought she looked pretty. She kept saying Owwwww. We went to see her Granny and Aunt Gladys. She got lots of good candy. Then we came back to my mom's house. Her Great Grandma and Patch were there. Callie enjoyed opening the door for trick or treaters and giving them candy. The trick or treaters loved it too. Callie was very generous on the candy!

Walking backwards

Callie just learned how to walk backwards and she loves it. She loves to walk backwards up hills. She thinks it is so funny.

She is talking a lot more these days. She knows where her nose, ears, eyes, and mouth are and knows how to say each body part. She also says thank you when someone gives her something and your welcome. At least she has manners :)